Learning goals for MTH229

Role in Curriculum

MTH 229 is a required laboratory for MTH 230 and MTH 231. It provides students experience with using computer software, such as Julia or MATLAB, to solve problems of first-semester calculus.

Learning Goals and Assessment Plans

Solve and manipulate calculus-related expressions using computer software such as Julia or MATLAB.

When the class is being assessed, the final exams will include embedded questions to assess student performance on these topic-specific learning goals. Instructors will tally their students’ scores on these questions, and will forward this data to the chair of the department pre-major curriculum committee

Analyze and produce calculus-related graphs using computer software.

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Solve calculus-related applied problems using computer software.

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When assessment activities are done, the results will be summarized in memorandum form and filed with the department chairperson for record keeping purposes.

Information obtained from assessment will be used to assess and self-reflect on the success of the course and to make any necessary changes to improve teaching and learning effectiveness.


Last updated Mon May 24 14:48:07 2010